Rufa’i Alkali, the National Chairman, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), says several Nigerians have thrown their weights behind the party for the 2023 general elections but are not making themselves known publicly. “There are people who are willing to support the NNPP, but for now, they want to keep quiet.,” he said. “They talk to … [Read more…]
Veteran Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has officially joined the Labour Party, after dumping the All Progressives congress (APC) over the presidential Muslim-Muslim ticket. Mr Okonkwo announced his defection via his Instagram page on Wednesday. He shared pictures of himself entering the party’s office in Abuja “It was an honour and a privilege to be welcomed … [Read more…]
MTN Nigeria Communications Limited is set to roll out its 5G network today. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr Karl Toriola, had said MTN was ready for rollout, having the required 5G equipment on the ground. A source close to MTN Nigeria disclosed that MTN kept to its promise by commencing the rollout … [Read more…]
The National Coordinator of Bola Ahmed Tinubu support group, the Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ), Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje has advised the former vice president and the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar to join forces with Tinubu on how to rescue Nigeria, saying that it is quite obvious to Atiku himself that … [Read more…]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, for the first time on Wednesday, physically attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, since he had a successful surgery on July 16, at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos. He underwent the surgery after a fractured leg, an injury he sustained … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives has rolled out a proposal that would ensure stiff punishment for electoral infractions and promote fair and credible polls. In a proposed legislation tagged: “A Bill to Establish the National Electoral Offences Commission”, the law makers propose at least a 15-year jail term for anyone convicted of vote buying in any … [Read more…]
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, took a new dimension as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, met with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and some PDP governors in London, on Monday night. The report was reliably informed that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, his … [Read more…]
India as the largest democracy in the world is willing to partner with Nigeria towards successful general elections in 2023. Indian Minister of State for External and Parliamentary Affairs, Vellamvelly Muraleedharan, said this Tuesday at State House, Abuja, when he was hosted by President Muhammadu Buhari. He was in Abuja to take part in the … [Read more…]
As the crisis rages on, the Director General of Wike Solidarity Movement, Prince Sudor Nwiyor, yesterday, dumped the PDP for APC. Nwiyor, who announced his resignation from the PDP in Port Harcourt, cited high-handedness in the party as one of the reasons he left the ruling PDP. He further stated that he defected because those … [Read more…]
The four Catholic Church Reverend Sisters kidnapped last Sunday at Okigwe-Umulolo axis in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State have been released. Secretary-General of Sisters of Jesus The Saviour (Generalate), Zita Ihedoro, disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri, yesterday. The freed Reverend Sisters, Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu, were kidnapped … [Read more…]
Two male suspects have been arrested by police operatives over activities bothering on cultism and armed robbery in Enugu State. The suspects identified as Chidera Thompson and Chidiebere Onuoha, were arrested at Amadiukwu in Ngwo, and Awkunanaw, both in Udi and Enugu South Local Government Areas of the state. The state Police’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, … [Read more…]
The crisis in the New Nigeria Peoples Party deepened on Monday with a former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, accusing the party’s presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and his group of betraying the trust reposed in them since he joined the party few months ago. Shekarau spoke on Monday at a meeting with Shura Advisory … [Read more…]